Development and Learning in Organizations: Volume 20 Issue 1

Quantum theory and self‐managed learning

The purpose of this viewpoint is to argue a case for self‐managed learning in organizations.

What Darwin can teach us about success

The purpose of this paper is to show how Darwin's Theory of Evolution can be used to help managers and organizations adapt to change.

Getting an executive education relationship off to a great start … don't forget the memorandum of understanding

This paper is intended to convey the importance of, and a framework for, crafting a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between an executive education (EE) provider and a client.

The problem of going from training to learning: the case of Hungary

The aims of the research behind the paper are to understand better the present situation of the problem of going from training to learning and to try to suggest methods and…

Closing the management skills gap: a call for action

This article is intended to provide the necessary tools to attack the causes of management training failures.

Reflective Notes: a tool for individual and team learning

The purpose of this paper is to identify and delineate a practical tool that assists teams in organizations and the individuals in those teams in reflecting and learning from…

Coaching versus therapy in business management: Separating the practices, skill‐sets and goals between two converging disciplines

The paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Hasbro and executive development: Playing the learning game

Aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Theoretical wisdom and practical management: must they be at odds?: An exploration of the concept of wisdom and its various definitions

Aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Planning and evaluating content: Implementing a new design for an undergraduate programme

Discusses a detailed methodology for defining and evaluating content for an undergraduate program.

What’s on the web

Interview with Emma Grundy

Learning from literature

<i>A round-up of some of the best book reviews recently published by Emerald.</i>The Accelerated Trainer: Using Accelerated Learning Techniques to Revolutionize Your Training

How to develop workplace coaches

How to keep them keen

Do your virtual teams deliver only virtual performance?

Editorial

Developing managers and leaders

Choosing an advisor

European Perspectives on Learning at Work: The Acquisition of Work Process Knowledge

What would you do -? (coaching)

Pass it on (sharing knowledge)

Managing integration through cooperation